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IOL News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Maduka takes charge at Magesi FC, vows to build on existing foundations
Former Royal AM coach John Maduka was unveiled as Magesi'snew coach on Thursday. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix John Maduka has described it as 'a special honour' to be appointed head coach of Magesi FC and expressed his satisfaction at working alongside long-serving assistant coach Jacky Ledwaba. Speaking at his unveiling in the Limpopo capital, the former Malawian international said there was no need to bring in his own technical team, as he did not want to tamper with a successful structure. 'You don't break something unnecessarily,' Maduka said. 'I strongly believe that the technical team here has been part of the club for a long time. They helped Magesi gain promotion all the way from the ABC Motsepe League to the PSL, so they are clearly capable and know their job. "If there's no need for me to bring in someone, why should I?' HE'S HERE ⚽📢🐊! Magesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as head coach. Welcome to the family!#DikwenaTsaMeetse 🐊#TheBlueNation#BetwayPrem — Magesi Football Club (@Magesi_FC) July 3, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Maduka takes over from Owen da Gama, who parted ways with the club after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Club management believe that Maduka — previously in charge of Royal AM — is the right man to take the team forward. Curiously, the club declined to reveal the length of Maduka's contract, with general manager Hero Makgamatha implying it was effectively a 'pay-as-you-go' deal. 'But we can strengthen the technical team if the need arises,' Maduka added. 'This is a special moment for me, an honour to work for Magesi, which is a very good team. It's a team that always wants to compete, and I am looking forward to the challenge ahead.' Maduka has set his sights on a top-eight league finish and hopes the club can retain the Carling Knockout title they famously won in their maiden top-flight season. He replaces Da Gama, who helped Magesi avoid relegation after joining in December as a replacement for Clinton Larsen. Larsen had guided the club to promotion and led them to Carling Knockout glory with a shock 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns, but parted ways with the club after a poor run of league results. While Da Gama's tenure did not yield dramatic improvements, Magesi managed to stabilise under his leadership. Their ability to avoid defeat at their new home, the Seshego Stadium — having previously used the old Peter Mokaba Stadium — proved crucial in amassing enough points to retain their Premiership status, finishing in 13th place.
The Star
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Magesi FC announces John Maduka as new coach ahead of 2025/26 season
MAGESI FC have hired Malawian John Maduka as their new coach for the upcoming Betway Premiership 2025/26 season. The Limpopo outfit revealed the former Royal AM coach, Maduka as their new coach on their social media platform X. " HE'S HERE! M agesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as head coach. Welcome to the family!" Maduka replaces Owen da Ga who could not reach an agreement with the club on the terms of a contract renewal after he saved the club from relegation. Da Gama joined Magesi in December as a replacement for Clinton Larsen who had earned the club promotion and even led them to winning the Carling Knockout, courtesy of a shock 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Larsen and the club parted ways as the Magesi struggled for good results in the league campaign. Under Da Gama, they did not really do much better although their ability to avoid defeats at their new home of Seshsgo Stadium - they were previously using the old Peter Mokoba Stadium as their homeground - they garnered enough points to avoid the drop. They finished in 13th place to retain their elite league status. Now Maduka, the former Malawian international who was in charge of Royal AM, takes over the baton and expectations from Dikwena. His mandate will be that he helps the team end much higher than the precarious 13th place. Maduka was with Royal AM whose season ended prematurely due to club owner Shaun Mkhize's troubles with the South African Revenue Services. He previously coached Bloemfomtein Celtic. Details of his contract will be revealed at the press conference coming up in the afternoon.
IOL News
8 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Magesi FC announces John Maduka as new coach ahead of 2025/26 season
Former Royal AM coach John Maduka has weathered storms as he resurfaces up at Magesi FC. | BackpagePix MAGESI FC have hired Malawian John Maduka as their new coach foe the upcoming Betway Premiership 2025/26 season. The Limpopo outfit revealed the former Royal AM coach, Maduka as their new coach on their social media platform X. "HE'S HERE! Magesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as head coach. Welcome to the family!" Maduka replaces Owen da Ga who could not reach an agreement with the club on the terms of a contract renewal after he saved the club from relegation. Da Gama joined Magesi in December as a replacement for Clinton Larsen who had earned the club promotion and even led them to winning the Carling Knockout, courtesy of a shock 2-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns. Larsen and the club parted ways as the Magesi struggled for good results in the league campaign. Under Da Gama, they did not really do much better although their ability to avoid defeats at their new home of Seshsgo Stadium - they were previously using the old Peter Mokoba Stadium as their homeground - they garnered enough points to avoid the drop. They finished in 13th place to retain their elite league status. Now Maduka, the former Malawian international who was in charge of Royal AM, takes over the baton and expectations from Dikwena. His mandate will be that he helps the team end much higher than the precarious 13th place. Maduka was with Royal AM whose season ended prematurely due to club owner Shaun Mkhize's troubles with the South African Revenue Services. He previously coached Bloemfomtein Celtic. Details of his contract will be revealed at the press conference coming up in the afternoon.
The Citizen
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Magesi appoint Maduka as new coach
The 54-year-old takes over from Owen Da Gama, who parted ways with Dikwena tša Meetse last week. Ambitious Betway Premiership side Magesi FC have announced the appointment of John Maduka as their new head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 54-year-old takes over from Owen Da Gama, who parted ways with Dikwena tša Meetse last week. ALSO READ: Official: Pirates beat rivals Chiefs to Appollis' signature 'Magesi Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of John Maduka as the team's new Head Coach. 'Maduka joins Dikwena Tša Meetse after a thorough search. The former Malawian international will start his new job with immediate effect,' read a statement from Magesi on Thursday. Maduka was last in charge of Royal AM before the club was dissolved midway through last season, following club boss Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize's financial troubles with SARS. Maduka will be aiming to improve on Da Gama's 13th place finish last season and also defend the Carling Black Label Knockout. ALSO READ: Stellies snap up NFD top goalscorer Meanwhile, Magesi have confirmed the departure of 10 players ahead of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season. The players are: Gift Motupa, Ntsako Makhubela, Deolin Mekoa, Rhulani Manzini, Amos Mokwena, Boikanyo Komane, Maboke Matlakala, Anathi Ngwadla, Given Mashikinya and Menzi Ndwandwe
The South African
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
BREAKING: Magesi FC replace Owen Da Gama with John Maduka
Magesi FC have officially appointed John Maduka as their new head coach for the upcoming season. Maduka, formerly of Royal AM, takes over from Owen Da Gama who helped Magesi FC avoid relegation last term. The news of Da Gama's departure from Magesi FC shocked the majority of the football fans given his hard work. Now, Magesi FC are adamant that they have found the right man for the job in Maduka who did wonders with Royal AM. The former Malawi international had been unemployed since the expulsion of Royal AM from the PSL at the start of the year. However, he returns to the limelight to lead the reigning Carling Knockout Cup champions in what will be a new era. Former Royal AM coach John Maduka has joined Magesi FC. Photo: Twitter @RoyalAMFC1 Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
